Norma H.
February 15,2005
I am a 28 year old stay at home,mother of 3 girls,8yrs,2yrs and 9 months with a wonderful husband.I like to shop (ebay, catalogs, avon, home interiors, home shopping network,grocery stores, walmart, mall etc.) anything I believe to be a bargain. I like to scrapbook although I don't really have the time,I keep telling myself I'll get time as soon as the girls are alittle older, so I just keep piling up the pictures. I was 154 when I got married then I had my first child, I gained 100 pounds during pregnacy I was 250 at 9 mo. and only lost 36 lbs. after having her, went down to 214. I've had 2 more pregnacies since and somehow found the 36 pounds I lost. I'm currently 245.
February 18,2005
Met with Dr. Wongsa for the first time today,he was not what I had heard of him. I even took a friend with me because I was afraid to go by myself from what I've read about him. He was very soft spoken and polite, he explained everything to us in a very professional manner. I weighed 245 buts only because I've been taking phentermine for a month already and I think I've lost about 10 lbs. He told me I need to lose 5 lbs. before surgery without phentermine. I told him I've been taking phentermine on and off for about 10 years. I use phentermine for diet purposes but it also helps me with energy. I need all the energy I can get with 3 very active kids, a husband, housework, softball practice, helping with homework, bathing kids,laundry and the list goes on. I'm sure all you moms know what I'm talking about. So, I don't know where I'm going to pull the energy out of but I'm going to do it. Anyway, I came home and explained everything to my husband. He does not really want me to do this, he thinks I'm perfect like this. Isn't he lovely!! but he says he'll support any decision I make and I love him for letting me decide. I need to start setting my appointments for pre-op testing etc. I haven't told my 8 year old yet, I'm going to make sure my insurance approves me before I start telling.
February 24,2005
I have my upper GI, gallstone ultrasonogram, x-rays, blood test scheduled for Tuesday, March 1,2005 at the hospital where the surgery will take place (hopefully)I also scheduled to see the dietician there the same day that way I don't have to drive out there 2 different times it's about a 45min to an hour drive depending on traffic. I'm more excited every day about this procedure. Will update after the test are done.
March 1,2005
Went to the hospital and got all my pre-op exams done. I was there for about 4 1/2 hours I also consulted with the dietitian. All of this on an empty stomach, I was so hungry when I left all I was thinking was McDonalds french fries. I don't know the results of my exams but I hope everything is fine that way I can continue my journey. My mother came over and stayed with my two younger girls at my house so that I could go get the exams done. My mother seems to be worried but not because of the surgery she's worried how I'm going to do it during recovery with the kids and all the responsibilities I have. I've had 3 previous c-sections I can handle just about anything. My next appointment is with the Pshyc on 3/15/05 after that we can submit my paperwork to the insurance company. I'm going to try to call the office and see if there's anyway they can see me sooner than that. Meanwhile, I'll just be patient.
March 3,2005
Received a call from Dr.Wongsa's office. Jackie tells me Dr. Wongsa said you need to get your Tyroid under control before he could do the surgery you need to go see your PCP to get your tyroid under control, your exams show that you have it. This was a shock to me because I don't even know what tyroid is, I don't know the side effects, I don't know anything about tyroid, so I got on the internet and did some research I did a tyroid quiz and answered yes to 21 out of 25 questions, yes I do have it bad, so I scheduled a visit 03/08/05 with my PCP. He is going to have a heart attack when I tell him I been seeing another doctor for gastic bypass surgery. My PCP is against it, he's just old fashioned and doesn't really know my weight history. Well, wish me luck because I need to get it under control to have the surgery,'NO WONDER I CAN'T LOSE ANY WEIGHT' DUH!!!!
May 3,2005
I know I haven't updated in some time but that's only because there was not much to update. I went to my PCP and got medication for thyroid I've been on the medication for about 7 weeks now I'm going to schedule a PCP visit again to make sure the thyroid is under control. I had a little bit of a hard time getting my Dr.'s to send medical records of me being on supervised Dr.'s diet. Other than that the paper work was submitted by mail, I gave it 2 weeks then called the insurance, they said they had not received anything, I then gave it another week, called the insurance company they still said they had not received anything but gave me a fax # so, I then called the Dr.'s office they faxed it 3 days ago, so now I just have to wait, the insurance company did say that they have 30 days from the day they received it to make a decision. So, now I just have to wait patiently, this will allow me to have more time to pray that everything goes well. Will update as soon as I hear from the insurance company or from my Dr.'s office.
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08/07/06
I know it's been forever since I last posted but I was so depressed with the insurance battle that I didn't even think it was worth keeping a journal about it. I ended up changing surgeon and I'm now with Dr. Marvin. The good news is that i have now been approved, and I have a surgery date of 08/15/06, I need to be there at 6:30 a.m. I never thought this day would come, and feel like I'm not prepared for it. I've heard you could never be prepared enough, well yesterday Sunday, I sleept late and then after waking up, everything would make me cry. I believe I've got some kind of crazy hormone thing going on I cried for the silliest things. I was watching the news and the news lady said that it was tax free weekend and kids were out shopping for shoes and that made me "cry" ???? what??? later on I started crying while watching Fear Factor. Something is definatly wrong I just don't know what. My husband is the kind of person that has always said that if I'm happy.. he's happy... and then we're all happy. He's always told me that the surgery is all my decision, but since I've told him I was approved he has not mentioned much, he hasn't asked questions, he has no comment, I don't know what the problem is but he must not think this is major surgery, there are things that need to be talked about before I go into surgery and he seems to be avoiding it. I'm going to post a question see if I get any answers.
08/10/06
Today is my 10 year wedding anniversary. I can't believe 10 years went by so quick. I want to thank my husband for giving me the best 10 years of my life and 3 daughters. They are the best!!
08/13/06
Last night my husband took me and the girls to a mexican restaurant in Galveston, Texas. I had the sour cream beef fajita enchilada plate with rice and beans, I'd been to that resturant once like 3 years ago but been wanting to go back since then, well my husband came through and of course he spoils me to death. Now I'm going to go light on the food until surgery I don't want to have alot of yukky stuff in there when they go in.
Two more days until surgery, I thought this day would never come.
This has been a long wait but I've been patient. The first time I posted on here was 02/2005 it's now 08/2006 and I'm still here. I just never gave up! Can't wait to be a LOSER!! ha, ha I thought I would never say that!
08/14/05 11:51 p.m.
I go to the hospital at 7:30 a.m., I'm not really even nervous, I sort of just want to get it over with and be back home fine & healthy. I haven't ate anything since noon today, I've been so busy trying to get everything ready for the family and just forgot to eat. I'm starving but it's too late now. Please I would appreciate all the prayers I can get, I also want to thank everyone for their support and kind words. See ya Thursday 08/17/06
08/17/06 248 lbs.
I'm home!! I'm in pain but still don't regret it. Yesterday when I got out of the hospital and stopped at the pharmacy well, we stopped at Kroger (grocery store) to get the prescription and to buy my liquid diet items. I could smell the bakery and the deli and it smelled delicious, I thought I was going to be grossed out by the smell of food but then I remembered that they did not do surgery on my brain, they did surgery on my stomach. I just have to program my brain to do the same as my stomach, my husband is so supportive, I actually thought it was going to be hard with him but he keeps me within the rules and that's exactly what I need.
To bad he goes back to work tomorrow, although I will be sending my 9 yr old and my 4 yr. old off to school, I still have a 2yr. old here at home and she is a 'drama queen'. My neighbors will be helping me alittle and my mom will be coming in the evenings to do laundry. I love all of them for being so supportive. My brother stayed with me right after surgery until I got up to walk, I know he was bored to death but he was there for his only sister. The staff at the hospital was great, I sooooo under estimated the hospital because of it's looks but I don't think you can find staff- patient ratio anywhere else. I loved the staff and wanted to bring them home with me. Well I'll post alittle more later... as I remember
what else happened.
09/05/06
I've been on the website alot, reading about others and on the messageboard but never take the time to update my profile, well here I am today. I went to my one week appt.08/23/06 I had lost 15 lbs. then I went in a week later 08/29/06 for alittle pus coming out of one of my incisions and I was down an additional 4 lbs. down to 229 which I was shocked I thought 4 lbs. was alittle I have not weighed myself since because, I don't want to be disappointed, so I'll just wait and post my weight at my one month appt. I know I've lost more since because I pulled out some of my size 16 "Tommy Hilfiger" jeans and they fit and even alittle loose I didn't have to like lay on the bed to get them on or anything. I want to be able to excercise because I need to get toned I don't want to be flabby or anything like that. Today I started feeling like I had a UTI coming but we'll see how I feel tomorrow. I'm going to try to post everyday from now on. It's good to go back and read what you were feeling like on a daily basis.
09/20/06
Today, was my 1month post op appointment, according to the scale I have at home, I thought I was down about 25-28 lbs. When I got on the scale at the doctors office I was down 35 lbs. That was shocking but I loved it. The nut. said they expected me to lose about 20 lbs. and that I was doing really good. My weight now is 213, I have not weighed that much since 1997.
09/23/06
Today, My two youngest daughters ages 4 & 2 were baptised at the Catholic Church. I bought me two black dresses because I could not decide at the store which one was cuter, one is size XL and the other one a size 12. I could not believe I was buying a size 12 and it fit me so good. I was looking HOT!! I also bought me some capris size 12P because they were on sale I figured I could wear them when I get to that size. Well when I got home I tryed them on and they fit already. Is it normal to go from a size 20 to a size 12 in one month. I'm loving it. Everyone is amazed at how I look. I'm also noticing that my husband is noticing it, he's always been really affectionate but lately just a tad bit more, especially in that black dress.
10/15/06 Wow, today is my 2 month post op. I can't believe time went by so quick, I weighed myself at home and I'm 204. Down only 9 lbs this month, although I'm a bit disappointed because I lost so much weight the first month and I expected to loose at least another 20 this month , I'm still happy that I lost weight anything is better than gaining weight. I'm not to sure if my scale is correct, I might have lost a bit more. I can't wait to be under 200, I have not seen myself weigh that much since my first pregnacy in 1997, almost 10 years (wow) I'm wearing a size 14 in jeans/pants. I still wear alot of my old clothes, they are just really loose fitting but very comfy, I may look like a fool but no one has said anything, my old clothes just make me look bigger, but that does not bother me none, as long as I know that I'm loosing the weight. My husband seems to be getting just a drop of being nosy, when I'm on the computer but I don't know if that is part of being jealous, I have always made him feel very sure about himself, I don't give him any reason or ideas that I would or will cheat on him. I shall continue my journey!!!!
11/20/06
Well, I know I've been abandoning my page but, it seems like everyday, I have more & more things to do. My latest is "MY HAIR" wow I can't believe how much hair I loose on a daily basis. It's incredible, if I keep it up, I'm going to go bald. My mom bought me the Nioxin products but I tell you what, I'm not to sure if this is the way or just buy a freakin' fake ponytail. I'm just wondering how long it's going to take to grow this hair back, as it is already my hair does not grow often or alot. Tomorrow I have my 3 month post op appointment, I'm scared to find out that I did not loose enough or something like that. I hope my iron levels went up because I was extremely low at my one month appointment.
